English Heritage sites near Holford Parish
DAWS CASTLE
6 miles from Holford Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
CLEEVE ABBEY
7 miles from Holford Parish
With possibly the finest cloister buildings in England, visitors can get a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago. 15th century refectory with glorious angel roof and 13th century heraldic tiles.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
11 miles from Holford Parish
This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.
DUNSTER, YARN MARKET
11 miles from Holford Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
11 miles from Holford Parish
Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
18 miles from Holford Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
Churches in Holford Parish
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Holford
01278 732873
http://www.holfordvillage.com/church.htm
St Mary The Virgin is a small church in a conservation village of Holford, Somerset at the bottom of the Quantock Hills (an area of outstanding natural beauty). Our church is open every day for visitors and parishioners to enter for quiet contemplation and prayer.
There has been a church here for over a thousand years and the church records go back to the 13C. The existing small church was rebuilt in the 19C and is well cared for. The bells are rung regularly. There is an excellent booklet for sale in the church entitled 'A Brief History of Holford' written by J. J. A Hayman detailing the history of the area.
Pubs in Holford Parish
Plough Inn
This 16th Century country Inn is situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills. Walkers & Mountain Bikers are always welcome. It is the starting or end point for many excellent walks and conveniently located on the Coleridge Way. There is a la...